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Updated: 4:56 PM EST Nov 7, 2017

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WEBVTT HANNAH MCDONALD IS HERE WITH THELATEST.HANNA: THIS CONTINUES TO UNFOLDAS WE SPEAK.THE TROOPER WAS SHOT DURING ATRAFFIC STOP IN NORTHAMPTONCOUNTY.THIS IS A LIVE VIEW OF THESCENE.TRAFFIC IS BACKED UP BY THOSECARS.ROUTE 33 AND ROUTE 91 NEW WINDGAP.THE SUSPECT OPENED FIRE ON THETROOPER AND LEFT THE SCENE IN ACAR.THE SUSPECT IS IN CUSTODY AFTERDRIVING HIMSELF TO A HOSPITAL.THIS IS VIDEO FROM THATHOSPITAL.YOU CAN SEE THE SUSPECT'S CARWITH THE BACK WINDOW THAT HASBEEN SHOT OUT.THERE IS NO WORD ON THETROOPER'S CONDITION.GOVERNOR TOM WOLF TWEETED,PRAYING FOR THIS TROOPER AND HISFAMILY.MY THOUGHTS ARE WITH ALL OF THEPA STATE POLICE.

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Updated: 4:56 PM EST Nov 7, 2017

PLAINFIELD TOWNSHIP, Pa. —

A Pennsylvania State Police corporal was shot in a gunfire exchange during a traffic stop, and a suspect has been taken into custody at a hospital, state police said Tuesday.

The shooting happened just before 11 a.m. on Route 191 in Plainfield Township, Northampton County, about 65 miles north of Philadelphia.

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The corporal was flown to a separate hospital where police said he was being treated for "multiple gunshot wounds" and is in critical condition. His name wasn't immediately released.

The corporal was outside his vehicle when he and the other person exchanged gunfire, police said.

Shot and wounded, the suspect fled in a blue Pontiac sedan and drove himself several miles to Easton Hospital, where he was taken into custody.

Police gathered evidence from suspect's car, which was parked near the emergency room entrance and appeared to have its rear window shot out. It was later put on a flatbed and taken away.

Gov. Tom Wolf said in a statement that he and his wife were "praying for this trooper, the family and every member of the Pennsylvania State Police."

Below is Governor Tom Wolf's full statement:

“Frances and I are praying for this trooper, the family and every member of the Pennsylvania State Police. This senseless act of violence is a reminder of the sacrifices made daily by all our brave men and women in uniform. Across Pennsylvania, our troopers are keeping communities safe by putting themselves in harm’s way. We must never forget that. I ask all Pennsylvanians to join us in keeping all those affected, especially the corporal, in their thoughts today.”